Someone who wants something will find a way. Someone who doesn't will find an excuse.

Welcome to my Sparkpage!

My name is Dara and I'm a personal trainer and an actress. I've been active all my life, but have never reached my ideal body. I was almost there when, in June of 2009, I was involved in an accident on a city bus (one bus rearended the bus I was on) and I ended up with a concussion, whiplash, and backstrain. As a result of my injuries I was unable to work out for over 10 months and also developed prolonged insomnia due to the concussion. This lead to a ...

Welcome to my Sparkpage!

My name is Dara and I'm a personal trainer and an actress. I've been active all my life, but have never reached my ideal body. I was almost there when, in June of 2009, I was involved in an accident on a city bus (one bus rearended the bus I was on) and I ended up with a concussion, whiplash, and backstrain. As a result of my injuries I was unable to work out for over 10 months and also developed prolonged insomnia due to the concussion. This lead to a depression and my doctor put me on a medication that helped, but caused me to gain 30 lbs.

I started to focus on losing the weight and gaining my strength back in August 2010. It has been a rough journey, with injuries flaring up and getting in the way. Little by little, I've been making my way.

I've started to see this as an opportunity. Now, as a trainer I will be more able to relate to my clients and they will know that I don't just talk the talk. I have been there and I truly know how to make lasting changes.

This is my list of things I want out of my life. It's in no particular order and it's always being added to!

1. I want to be healthy and fit.

2. I want to be a successful actress.

3. I want to be a fitness model.

4. I want to travel the world.

5. I want to have children with my loving husband and be a healthy example.

6. I want to be able to do a pull up (or 2 or 3). DONE! MARCH 27TH 2011!